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Winter 1956 THE FEDERATION JOURNAL Page 2 THE FEDERATION JOURNAL “Lifting as we climb” Issued by The N. C. Federation of Negro Women’s Clubs Editor: Mrs. Fannie T. Newsome Rich Square Co-editor: Mrs. Lu Sybil Taylor Durham Contributing Editors This Issue Mrs. Macile Spellman Elizabeth City Mrs. Lyda Merrick Durham Mrs. Norma Darden Wilson Mrs. Thelma Henley Fayetteville Mrs. Annie Foster _.Pinehurst Mrs. Alice Collins Smithfield Mrs. Josephine Brown... .........Hoffman THANKS to all contributing editors. You have made this what ever it is. May we have your material for the next issue by March first or earlier.— The Editor. Editorial SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS If only the spirit of Christmas would last. Throughout the whole of the year What a glorious world it would be for all In this happy atmosphere, With everyone planning how he could help To lighten another’s load. Unselfishly giving the best that he has No matter how steep the road. If only the spirit of Christmas would last. How different the days would seem_ With friction and jealousy cast aside And peace the principal theme. But strangely enough when the tree is bare And the ornaments packed away. The spirit of Christmas is lost until Another December day. As I read this poem I had many thoughts. Have we stopped to rea lize what time of the year the Christmas Spirit begins to grow in our minds and take full mean ing in our hearts—or do we really have the full meaning? Early in November the radio announces the number of shopping days left — they present the Christmas songs—^magazines emphasize the coming season — stores put on sales and decorate—toys are dis played—and the streets decorated. This is as it should be. The Christ mas Spirit is the spirit of Christ and His Father. The Father gave a son—The Son gave a life. Yes, the spirit of Christmas should come early—but why do we wait until the year is so old—Novem- A Thought For The New Year WHEN WILL YOU START TO LIVE? 'We are always getting ready to live, but never living." — RALPH WALDO EMERSON At First glance most of us will angrily deny the trufh of this observation on human behavior, made over a hundred years ago by the Sage of Concord. A little honest reflection will dredge from our memories many well-intended plans which we post poned into oblivion, many present chances thrown away while we wait for a future which never comes. The fine brave things we are going to do and say in defense of the good, the true and the beautiful — when we have grown a little wiser and when it isn't so unpopular or uncomfortable, or such a lot of work to do so . . . The relationships to husband, wife, parents, friends, life itself which we are going to build after a while when fhere is time and we are more mature in thought . . . The enjoyment of our children which we intend to savour after they are a little older and we aren't so busy . . . The valued friendships which fade because of the thoughtful, lengthy letters we are always preparing to write . . . The books we are going to read, the impulse to kindness we are going to act upon, the causes we are going to espouse . . . We are always packing our bags with the things we value most in life, but we never leave on the trip! A bird in hand . . . half a loaf . . . tomorrow never comes . . . They have such a flavor of truth. Lef us resolve to begin really to live. Tomorrow? No, now! This hour, while there is yet time! May the light of friendship burn clear and bright and warm as Christmas Candlelight • Editor ber and December to get the Christ-like Spirit? Why is it lost when the tree is bare? Could it be that we need the symbols of Christmas before us or in view all the year as a reminder—The Candles, as the light of the world —The Star of hope—The Shep herds’ Crook—The Bells of Joy. Now the Christmas spirit wan ders through town and village alike and those who receive it and take it into their hearts have given to them the marvelous vis ion. Here is hoping that the pud dings will burst with plums,— every doorstep has a song—every steeple rings a bell, a joyful tale to tell—every night puts forth a star to show where the heavens are all the year round. NEWS (Continued from Page 1) held in Rich Square. Members were present from Wilson, Rocky Mount, Smithfield, Ahoskie, Rich Square and Elizabeth City. The president, Mrs. Edna Mit chell, presided and directed dis cussion of objectives, purposes, by-laws, projects and committees. Two committees were named, one to draft by-laws and the other to recommend projects for the district. The by-law committee met in Wilson in the home of Mrs. A. B. Johnson later during October and drew up by-laws to be presented in the next district board meeting to be held in Rocky Mount soon. Mrs. Annie B. Johnson, State Organizer, was present and con tributed much to the meeting. A Lelter of Appreciation from a reader: Dear Editor: I realize how incapable I am to fully express my gratitude to you for such a wonderful publication for the “insighted.” I am 60 years of age, a minister of the Gospel, and also work at the Lighthouse for the Negro blind. I read many publications for the blind, but I do not know of any that I enjoj' as much as I do the Negro Braille Magazine. You are on my heart as I pray to our Heavenly Father to bless and ever keep you and those who assist you in this great work. Please continue to send me the magazine. Sincerely yours. Rev. R. L. Bryant Dallas, Texas Why Not Federate Now? Why put off for tomorrow what you should and could do today? As the New Year approaches res olutions are in order, for your club. 1. Urge and invite some other clubs to federate with us. 2. Take steps to form City Fed erations. Why Federale? To enhance, to increase the advancement of the club members. To broaden their contacts. To better raise them to the highest levels of noble char- acer in their home and communi ty life. To enrich further the lives of those who work for social and spiritual progress for hu manity. For a greater and more complete uniting of the efforts of the Women of North Carolina. To Federale make a written application to either the Execu tive Board, Mrs. A. B. Byrd, Chairman, 835 W. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina or Mrs. Rose Aggrey, State Presi dent, 700 W. Monroe Street, Salis bury, North Carolina, or Mrs. Alice Collins, 135 S. Fifth Street, Smithtfield, North Carolina. Ad mission or joining fee of $2.50 should accompany your applica tion. Each annual meeting after admission the club members pay $.50 each. City Federation: The North See FEDERATE Page 6
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